Tent Stake Release mechanism

[bugwubber]

Testing a new release I made for a low drag rocket with a "boat tail" fairing covering the bottle threads.

It's uses a small piece of fence post, with a hole drilled through it.
A tent stake is inserted through the fence post and the launch tube, mounted on a 2x4 block is lined up so the stake hits the center of the launch tube 1/8" above the o-ring.

A small piece of 1/2" PVC was glued to the face of the fence post to help reinforce the stake. Don't know if it will be necessary or if it will work at all.

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Will post how testing goes.

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[bugwubber]

Testing went great however I will be adding a piece of elastic cord to keep the stake pulled in. Tested it up to 90psi.

[bugwubber]

Noticed some nicks on the ring handle from the launcher. Think I'll reserve this launcher for just when I'm trying to launch a rocket with a boat tail.

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